Respiratory roots are found in - Vidyadip

MCQ

Respiratory roots are found in

A
Rhizopus
B
Orchids
C
Vallisneria
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Mangrove plants

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Answer

Correct option: D.

Mangrove plants

d
Respiratory roots or pneumatophores are special, negatively geotropic root branches meant for gaseous exchange or respiration. These are found in some vascular plants growing in the water of tidal swamps, e.g., mangrove plants (Rhizophora) or halophytic plants.

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